Masonic Temple and Theater
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Masonic Temple, Hancock & Johnson Streets, New Bern (Craven County, North Carolina) | |
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| Location | 516 Hancock St., New Bern, North Carolina |
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| Coordinates | 35°6′39″N 77°2′25″W / 35.11083°N 77.04028°WCoordinates: 35°6′39″N 77°2′25″W / 35.11083°N 77.04028°W |
| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1802-1809 |
| Architect | Dewey, John |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP Reference # | 72000946[1] |
| Added to NRHP | March 16, 1972 |
The Masonic Temple, also known as St. John's Lodge No. 3, A.F. & A.M., is a historic Masonic Lodge and theatre located at 516 Hancock Street in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. It was built between 1802 and 1809, with additions and several alterations. The original section is a very tall, two-story Federal style brick structure, seven bays wide by four bays deep. It sits on a high basement and has a hipped roof. A major addition was made in 1904, and the building was remodeled in 1847 and in 1917.[2]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]
References
- 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ Survey and Planning Unit Staff (November 1971). "Masonic Temple and Theater" (pdf). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. Retrieved 2014-08-01.
External links
- Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. NC-286, "Masonic Temple, Hancock & Johnson Streets, New Bern, Craven County, NC", 1 photo
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